In Cahoots

Swamp Thang. Baby Likes to Rock It. Slappin’ Leather. They sound like lousy erotic-novel titles, but they’re group dances held at San Diego’s leading two-step barn in Mission Valley. Over 20 years into its legacy, In Chaoots offers free dance lessons at 6:30 nightly (’ceptin’ Mondays), accompanied by some downright belly-branding booze specials. Skip the overcrowded “Big Wednesday” ($8 cover, $2.50 you-call-its, plus belligerent co-eds) and stop in on a Sunday instead for $2 you-call-its (free before 7pm, $4 after). The dress code is ridiculous, but they’re serious about it. If you can look like John Wayne (sans sidearm), you’ll be fine.